WARNING
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Read This Manual
BEFORE Operating This Tool
For Semi-Automatic Tool Model
PT-22A
5956 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588 • www.strongtie.com
(.22 caliber)
Page 1: ...WARNING OPERATOR S MANUAL Read This Manual BEFORE Operating This Tool For Semi Automatic Tool Model PT 22A 5956 W Las Positas Blvd Pleasanton CA 94588 www strongtie com 22 caliber...
Page 2: ...u do not fully understand ask your instructor or call Simpson Strong Tie for information Reading and understanding this manual is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY B LIMITATIONS 1 Just as no instruction book of any...
Page 3: ...ning and Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting Tips 17 PT 22A Kit Contents 17 Tool Warranty Back Cover INTRODUCTION The Simpson Strong Tie PT 22A is a low velocity or indirect acting powder actuated tool P A...
Page 4: ...s injury or death can occur if these safety items are not used 7 Posting a warning sign Warning Powder Actuated Tool in Use is a minimum warning where P A T tools are in use 8 REMEMBER use common sens...
Page 5: ...injury or death 3 If the fastener sinks into the material with the hammer blow the material is too soft and is unsuitable If the material is too soft the fastener can pass completely through and strik...
Page 6: ...cast steel marble spring steel natural rock etc This could cause the fastener to shatter and escape resulting in serious injury or death 6 Never fasten into material which is too brittle such as glas...
Page 7: ...st level powder load If that powder load does not set the fastener try the next highest load and so on until the fastener is properly set SELECTING FASTENERS AND LOADS 22 caliber A Crimp Loads Only fo...
Page 8: ...l you feel it is not working properly STOP using it and call your Simpson Strong Tie representative 5 If unnecessary bystanders are in the area tell them to leave and warn all others that you are usin...
Page 9: ...into concrete and or steel The fastener enters the work surface with an extreme amount of energy Make certain not to misdirect the energy INDIRECT ACTING TYPE TOOL Indirect acting type tools work by e...
Page 10: ...A 14 15 Firing Pin PT22A 15 16 Firing Pin Spring PT22A 16 17 Tube PT22A 17 18 Trigger PT22A 18 19 Trigger Spring PT22A 19 20 Handle PT22A 20 1 Fastener Guide PT22A 01 2 Buffer PT22A 02 3 Piston Ring P...
Page 11: ...trong Tie Company Inc 10 2014 Simpson Strong Tie Company Inc RTS FOR THE PT 22A 21 Trigger Hinge Bolt PT22A 21 M4X25 22 Trigger Hinge Nut PT22A 22 M4 23 Spring Pins PT22A 23 3x22 2 24 Handle Bolts PT2...
Page 12: ...ncrete Fastener spacing and edge distance Fastener shank diameter Concrete aggregate 145 157 Dia Shank Penetration 1 4 Stud Penetration Concrete block and joints 1 11 4 11 2 13 4 Concrete 2000 2500 ps...
Page 13: ...l in the form of beam angle iron channel tee plate and strip The holding power of the powder actuated fastener is a function of the gripping action of the steel base material around the fastener and t...
Page 14: ...sory 3 Select the proper power level 22 caliber A crimp load and insert it in the firing chamber Note the barrel must be slid back about 1 2 to allow the load to sit fully flush in the chamber With th...
Page 15: ...l the nosepiece sharply forward or flip the tool open with a snap of the wrist This action resets the piston and ejects the spent powder load WARNING Always install the fastener in the tool first and...
Page 16: ...mble the tool in reverse order of dismantling After reassembling the tool with no load or fastener in the tool reset the piston by pulling the barrel assembly completely out then push it back in Press...
Page 17: ...osepiece and barrel Make certain the chamber end of the barrel is clean 3 Inside the receiver Note Make sure excess lubricant is wiped clean Excessive lubricant can attract additional dirt MAINTAINING...
Page 18: ...y depressed Firmly depress tool before firing Excessive dirt in chamber and breech Properly clean the tool Damaged firing pin or breech Replace damaged parts Reduction or loss of power Piston is not r...
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Page 20: ...T SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU SIMPSON IS IN NO WAY LIABLE FOR INCIDENTS RESULT...
